Moral Chaos as Presented by U.N. Anandamurthy in the Novel, Samskara

  • Patel Hiteshkumar Narendrakumar et al.

Abstract

            The intent of the present paper is to through lights on the moral chaos through the leading character, Praneshacharya of the novel, Samskara. Praneshacharya is a scholar Brahmin of agrahara of Durvasapura. He enjoys the higher status and honour among the people of Durvasapura. The other Brahmins come to him in order to seek the advice if they get confused. The death of Naranappa creates tempest in the life of the leading character of the novel. The villagers come to him to seek the advice regarding the cremation ritual of Naranappa but he cannot answer and put in dilemma. He feels moral crisis and chaos regarding this situation and ultimately he also practices Non-Brahmin practices and makes his mind and heart impure.     

Published
2019-12-21
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